Breakthrough Research
Program Overview
The CARE Fund sets the stage for novel research efforts that can generate or accelerate the next big discovery in cancer research. The Breakthrough Research Program seeks to provide seed funding for innovative, cross-disciplinary research and collaborations that aim to find the next big discovery in cancer research. While individual research group proposals will be considered, we believe that research environments that foster communication and collaboration across research teams, disciplines, institutions, and sectors have a higher likelihood of transformational breakthroughs that will have a tremendous impact in the cancer research field in Washington and beyond. CARE intends to match contributions of research groups, partnerships, or collaborations aimed at solving critical challenges in cancer research, allowing them to more rapidly pursue their best ideas.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the CARE Breakthrough Program, and the primary review criteria by which applications will be evaluated are to:
Generate and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in cancer research that will extend understanding or open up new research pathways beyond the span of the project;
Develop innovative approaches to cancer research;
Promote cross-disciplinary collaborations in cancer research;
Leverage state investment by requiring non-state resources to match public funds;
Create jobs and encourage investments that, over time, will generate new tax revenues in our state; and
Advance the life science industries in Washington State, including but not limited to biotechnology, medical device, and health care information technology.
Apply
The CARE Fund is currently not accepting applications to the Breakthrough Research Program.